Uncastillo
More touring around the local area today. Extended walk through Uncastillo, exploring a couple of places that we hadn't yet seen, including the area of the ancient Jewish necropolis and the puente de Judíos. Then, up to Sangüesa, via Sos for some exploring and lunch, which included alubias poches con guindillas, a local specialty which was extremely tasty. Dessert included tarta de Santiago, a wonderful dense almond cake.
The Camino de Santiago goes through Sangüesa and not far from there is the birthplace of Francisco Javier (Francis Xavier), one of the founders of the Jesuit order. Took the long way back to Uncastillo for a siesta. Then, we "split" dinner out - checking out one of the other bars in town (La Ronda) first. Our test is ordering papas bravas (a very famous dish here). La Ronda failed the test, so back to Bar Cindol for the balance of dinner and generally a better atmosphere. It's quite a lively little place, and the night guy is very nice (as is the morning woman, who we see for our café). (We should mention that we've been washing supper down with the local wine, Uncastellum. Not bad!)
Another lovely day - 2.0 once again.
The Camino de Santiago goes through Sangüesa and not far from there is the birthplace of Francisco Javier (Francis Xavier), one of the founders of the Jesuit order. Took the long way back to Uncastillo for a siesta. Then, we "split" dinner out - checking out one of the other bars in town (La Ronda) first. Our test is ordering papas bravas (a very famous dish here). La Ronda failed the test, so back to Bar Cindol for the balance of dinner and generally a better atmosphere. It's quite a lively little place, and the night guy is very nice (as is the morning woman, who we see for our café). (We should mention that we've been washing supper down with the local wine, Uncastellum. Not bad!)
Another lovely day - 2.0 once again.
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